EntertainmentBad taste: Complaints against Seven Sharp soarA stream of good taste and decency complaints has increased since the new hosts started.15 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRevealed: The words and slurs too offensive for TVNew research shows what language Kiwis think is unacceptable on TV and radio.17 Jul 11:12 PM
BusinessThe naked truth: TV show too much to bear for Kiwi viewersBroadcasting Standards Authority says Naked Attraction should have had stronger warnings.27 May 12:28 AM
New ZealandThe AM Show's correction was 'dismissive and perfunctory': BSA rulesBSA finds The AM Show was unfair and inaccurate in mentioning ex-MP David Garrett's past.07 May 03:22 AM
New ZealandHosking's outburst deemed not offensiveThe Broadcasting Standards Authority has ruled that two complaints were not offensive11 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandThe Rock fined over 'voyeuristic' interviewMediaworks has been fined by the BSA over a breach of privacy in an interview on The Rock.31 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandPlunket defends Weinstein tweet as 'fishing'"Anyone else feeling for Harvey Weinstein?"11 Oct 03:34 AM
New ZealandPlunket election tweet sparks complaints"Hope everyone remembers to put a top on before going out to vote," Plunket wrote.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandComplaint over National's 'Let's tax this' ad dismissedThe BSA ruling found the ad promoted the political opinions, rather than fact.20 Sep 04:57 AM
BDBDBusinessKiwis want media to protect privacy onlineThe BSA has seen complaints about social media content used in broadcasting rise.24 Jul 10:43 PM
New ZealandSocial media 'free-for-all' not what Kiwis wantNew research shows New Zealanders are sick of their social media being a "free for all".24 Jul 09:00 PM
EntertainmentMediaworks pays up after inaccuracyMediaworks has paid a Hastings woman "a confidential sum" of damages for a broadcast it aired about her five years ago.09 Dec 09:00 AM
New ZealandHauraki 'seriously breached standards'Station ordered to pay up after broadcasting woman who thought she was off air.07 Nov 10:02 PM
New ZealandGirl's privacy breached in radio gaffeThe Edge radio station breached the privacy of a 15-year-old girl after an on-air mishap, the Broadcasting Standards' Authority has found.31 Oct 07:41 AM
EntertainmentComplaint upheld over Margaret Mahy's book being read on airA complaint about the reading of a novel written by a beloved Kiwi children's author has been upheld by the Broadcasting Standards Authority.21 Mar 04:29 AM
New Zealand60 Minutes' disclosure 'highly offensive'Father complained current affair show identified his son in story about accidental death of 18-month-old boy.16 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionFreedom of speech comes with caveatsKiwis needed to be aware, she said, of attempts to belittle and deride those who dare speak out against official wisdom.18 Oct 04:00 PM
Entertainment'Ungrateful hua' comments clearedSean Plunket's comments describing Eleanor Catton as an "ungrateful hua" and a "traitor" were not in breach of broadcasting standards.29 Jun 10:58 PM
EntertainmentCompo for half-naked TV appearanceA person who appeared half-naked on a police reality television show has been awarded $1000 compensation for breach of privacy.23 Jun 01:47 AM
EntertainmentTVNZ apologises for 'inappropriate' adA senior TVNZ staff member has apologised to Louise Nicholas after the broadcaster inadvertently aired an ad for condoms during a telemovie about her life.14 Jun 03:07 AM
LifestyleOnline risks raising parents' stressThe hidden dangers of the online world are a growing concern among parents, as screens of all shapes and sizes become a regular feature in children's lives.30 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleIs your child safe online?The hidden dangers of the online world is a growing concern among parents as multiple screens become a regular feature of Kiwi kids' lives.30 Mar 03:50 AM
New ZealandCampbell Live went 'too far'The broadcasters of Campbell Live have been ordered to pay a woman who carried out experiments on beagles.12 Feb 06:25 AM
EntertainmentNicki Minaj song aired too early - BSAA song that salutes big-bottomed women was aired too early in the day for the Broadcasting Standards Authority's liking and a radio station has been chided.12 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandInsufficient warning before mall massacre footage screenedFootage of a man being shot at point-blank range during the Kenyan mall massacre was broadcast by TV3 with insufficient warning to viewers, the TV watchdog has found.07 Apr 04:53 AM
EntertainmentKeeping an eye on what we seeOur chief censor talks to Sharon Stephenson about why Kiwis are more comfortable with sex scenes than their Australian counterparts and his unusual pursuits away from the office.13 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandBSA dismisses Michael Laws complaintA complaint against broadcaster Michael Laws over his comments about the treatment of dementia patients has not been upheld by the Broadcasting Standards Authority.05 Aug 03:21 AM
New ZealandRadio host 'abused his position'A radio host who used his show to bad-mouth a bar after being refused service, has been told he abused his position.13 May 04:25 AM
New ZealandTalkback host cleared of inciting violenceTalkback host Willie Jackson has been cleared of inciting violence against Ports of Auckland workers, the Broadcasting Standards Authority said today.20 Nov 02:49 AM
